Come join our team at Tooele Technical College! Our mission is to provide rewarding, competency-based, affordable, and accessible career preparation for youth and adults to meet the needs of Utah employers.

The opportunity:

The Accounting Director works under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and is responsible for budgeting, financial accounting systems, and reporting. The Director oversees the financial operation of the College and supports audits and year-end financial close.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible as the Financial Controller; supervise and oversee the Fiscal Services department and all College financial transactions and auxiliary operations
• Make and review general journal entries and account reconciliations; prepare annual financial statements
• Oversee and review all cash receipts and payments
• Manage fixed assets, including surplus property
• Budget Officer: create an annual budget and complete monthly and regulatory reports
• Assist with audits
• Assist with the design and implementation of fiscal procedures and effective internal controls
• Prepare documentation and maintain compliance with Accrediting Body
• Ensure all accounting systems and staff work effectively together in order to accurately record all financial transactions
• Enforce policies and procedures that keep college assets secure

 What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Seven years of full-service accounting experience including supervisory experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of accounting software
• Experience in higher education or governmental accounting and/or financial aid preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Use and knowledge of Student Information Systems preferred
• Working knowledge of general office procedures and practices and US GAAP
• Accounting and research & analysis skills; detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, purchasing, accounts receivables and payables, and retail operations
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Ability to supervise employees and demonstrate a professional-level understanding of leadership principles 

What benefits we offer:

• Employer contribution to Utah Retirement System retirement account
• Employer 401k contribution
• Health insurance (traditional or HSA with employer contribution)
• Dental insurance
• Optional vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 18 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Wellness program
• Free tuition for employee and family members

Visit our website at https://tooeletech.edu/jobs/ to apply and to view a full job description.